Deputy Manager

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Deputy Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £41,000 per year including Tip Jar!

As a Deputy Manager you will be a Head of Department, and fully accountable for either the Bar, Restaurant or Team. You will also be responsible for upholding our culture and values, be a champion of standards, and lead the team to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!

If you are a passionate Manager who wants their next big step on the hospitality ladder, we need to hear from you.

• Deputy Manager package of up to £41,000 per year including Tip Jar!
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities as you work (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent).
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends every year.
• Free smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work every year.
• Moments that matter – paid occasions days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more).
• Team Player card –
  25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
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• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
• Work-life balance pledge – monitoring & managing through our Red Zone.
• Packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
• Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Up to £1,000 – through the refer a friend scheme.

Click 'apply' now and you could be our next Deputy Manager!